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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.24, 1,818.62 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.24, 1,818.62 and 390.56 is: 585.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.24 : 1,818.62 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.24/1,818.62 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.24x = 1,818.62 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.24x = 710,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,280.23/1,212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.92

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